Portable Scent Disperser
A portable scent dispensing device includes a base having a warming element for heating scented matter situated thereon, the warming element being configured for electrical communication with a power source. The dispensing device includes a first switch for actuating the warming element with the power source. A hood is directly above the base and includes a fan configured for electrical communication with the power source, the hood being separated from the base to allow the scented matter to be positioned upon the warming element. A first wall extends upwardly from the base and a second wall extends downwardly from the hood. At least one fastener maintains the hood at respective heights directly above the base by maintaining the second wall at respective positions relative to the first wall, wherein the first wall and the second wall collectively surround at least about halfway around the scented matter.
This invention relates generally to a scent disperser and, more particularly, to a flameless scent disperser that is battery powered, portable, and adjustable.
Flameless scent dispersers include a warming plate for heating a scented wax candle such that the scent is dispersed into the air. Traditional scent dispersers include an AC power cord and are, therefore, stationary devices. Accordingly, multiple scent dispersers may be situated about a home so that one is always available when and where desired by a user. In other words, a user may need to reposition electrical cords or even utilize extension cords when repositioning a scent disperser, depending on the location of the nearest AC wall outlet.
Various flameless scent dispersing devices are known in the art for dispersing scent from scented candles. Although assumably effective for their intended purposes, the existing devices are not portable, decorative, or adjustable for selectably varying scent dispersion.
Therefore, it would be desirable to have a portable scent dispersing device that utilizes battery power so as to be easily moved between locations without regard to the position of an AC power outlet. Further, it would be desirable to have a portable scent dispersing device that is adjustable and includes a fan for varying a degree of scent dispersion.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTIONTherefore, a portable scent dispersing device according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention includes a base having a warming element for heating scented matter situated thereon, the warming element being configured for electrical communication with a power source. The dispersing device includes a first switch for actuating the warming element with the power source. A hood is directly above the base and includes a fan configured for electrical communication with the power source, the hood being separated from the base to allow the scented matter to be positioned upon the warming element. A first wall extends upwardly from the base and a second wall extends downwardly from the hood. The dispersing device includes at least one fastener for maintaining the hood at respective heights directly above the base by maintaining the second wall at respective positions relative to the first wall, wherein the first wall and the second wall collectively surround at least about halfway around the scented matter.
Therefore, a general object of this invention is to provide a scent disperser for heating a wax material and to disperse scent therefrom.
Another object of this invention is to provide a scent disperser, as aforesaid, that is portable and not dependent upon AC electrical power.
Still another object of this invention is to provide a scent disperser, as aforesaid, that includes a fan for increasing the dispersion of scent.
Yet another object of this invention is to provide a scent disperser, as aforesaid, having an adjustable length fan hood for selectably varying the dispersion of scent.
A further object of this invention is to provide a scent disperser, as aforesaid, having lighting features.
Other objects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent from the following description taken in connection with the accompanying drawings, wherein is set forth by way of illustration and example, embodiments of this invention.
A portable scent disperser will now be described in detail with reference to
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The hood 120 is above the base 110 and is separated from the base 110 to allow the scented matter 10 to be positioned upon the warming element 112, as shown in
The hood 120 may include a fan 128 (
Means may be included for providing light of a plurality of tints. For example, a light device 130 (
In use, the scented matter 10 may be placed on the warming element 112, and the warming element 112 may be activated by the switch 114 to warm the scented matter 10. If necessary, the height of the hood 120 may be adjusted before the scented matter 10 is placed on the warming element 112 by adjusting the position of the walls 115, 125, as set forth above. The fan 128 may be activated (e.g., by the switch 114 or another switch) and may direct the scent from the warmed scented matter 10 to a desired location. By collectively surrounding at least about halfway around the scented matter 10, the walls 115, 125 may channel the scent from the warmed scented matter 10 to the fan 128. The light device 130 may accentuate the scent dispersion and may be activated by the switch 114 or another switch. As set forth above, the light device may include a plurality of different colored tints, and a tint may be selected in various ways. Similarly, the audio device may accentuate the scent dispersion and may be activated by the switch 114 or another switch. The automatic shutoff element may deactivate the warming element 112, or the switch 114 may be used to deactivate the warming element 112. The use of battery 113 may allow the portable scent disperser 100 to be easily moved and positioned as desired.
It is understood that while certain forms of this invention have been illustrated and described, it is not limited thereto except insofar as such limitations are included in the following claims and allowable functional equivalents thereof.
Claims
1. A portable scent disperser, comprising:
- a base having a warming element for heating scented matter thereon;
- a battery in electrical communication with said warming element;
- a first switch for actuating said warming element with said battery; and
- a hood above said base, said hood having a fan in electrical communication with said battery or another battery, said hood being separated from said base to allow said scented matter to be positioned upon said warming element.
2. The portable scent disperser of claim 1, further comprising:
- a first wall extending upwardly from said base;
- a second wall extending downwardly from said hood; and
- means for maintaining said hood at respective heights above said base by maintaining said second wall at respective positions relative to said first wall.
3. The portable scent disperser of claim 1, wherein said fan is in electrical communication with said switch or another switch for actuating said fan with said battery or said another battery.
4. The portable scent disperser of claim 1, further comprising an indicator in electrical communication with said first switch to indicate when said battery is actuating said warming element.
5. The portable scent disperser of claim 1, wherein:
- said warming element extends generally horizontally; and
- said fan is angularly offset from said warming element.
6. The portable scent disperser of claim 1, further comprising a guard adjacent said fan to restrict access to said fan.
7. The portable scent disperser of claim 1, further comprising:
- means for providing light of a plurality of tints; and
- means for selecting a said tint.
8. The portable scent disperser of claim 7, wherein said means for selecting a said tint includes an automated data input device for obtaining data from said scented matter.
9. The portable scent disperser of claim 7, further comprising an audio device for outputting sounds when activated.
10. The portable scent disperser of claim 9, further comprising:
- a first wall extending upwardly from said base;
- a second wall extending downwardly from said hood; and
- means for maintaining said hood at respective heights directly above said base by maintaining said second wall at respective positions relative to said first wall;
- wherein said first wall and said second wall collectively surround at least about halfway around said scented matter.
11. The portable scent disperser of claim 10, wherein:
- said warming element extends generally horizontally;
- said fan is angularly offset from said warming element; and
- said battery is at least one of a removable battery or a rechargeable battery.
12. The portable scent disperser of claim 1, further comprising:
- a first wall extending upwardly from said base;
- a second wall extending downwardly from said hood; and
- at least one fastener for maintaining said hood at respective heights directly above said base by maintaining said second wall at respective positions relative to said first wall;
- wherein said first wall and said second wall collectively surround at least about halfway around said scented matter;
- wherein said warming element extends generally horizontally; and
- wherein said fan is angularly offset from said warming element.
13. A portable scent disperser, comprising:
- a base having a warming element for heating scented matter thereon, said warming element being configured for electrical communication with a power source;
- a first switch for actuating said warming element with said power source;
- a hood directly above said base, said hood having a fan configured for electrical communication with said power source or another power source, said hood being separated from said base to allow said scented matter to be positioned upon said warming element;
- a first wall extending upwardly from said base;
- a second wall extending downwardly from said hood;
- at least one fastener for maintaining said hood at respective heights directly above said base by maintaining said second wall at respective positions relative to said first wall; and
- a locking tab positioned on said first wall that is biased to bear against said second wall to prevent separation of said walls;
- wherein said first wall and said second wall collectively surround at least about halfway around said scented matter.
14. The portable scent disperser of claim 13, further comprising:
- an indicator in electrical communication with said first switch to indicate when said warming element is actuated; and
- an automatic shutoff element for deactivating said warming element.
15. The portable scent disperser of claim 14, wherein:
- said warming element extends generally horizontally; and
- said fan is angularly offset from said warming element.
16. The portable scent disperser of claim 15, further comprising:
- means for providing light of a plurality of tints; and
- means for selecting a said tint.
17. The portable scent disperser of claim 16, wherein said means for selecting a said tint includes an automated data input device for obtaining data from said scented matter.
18. The portable scent disperser of claim 17, further comprising an audio device for outputting sounds when activated.
19. The portable scent disperser of claim 13, further comprising:
- means for providing light of a plurality of tints; and
- means for selecting a said tint;
- wherein said means for selecting a said tint includes an automated data input device for obtaining data from said scented matter.
20. The portable scent disperser of claim 13, wherein:
- said warming element extends generally horizontally; and
- said fan is angularly offset from said warming element.
Type: Application
Filed: Aug 5, 2008
Publication Date: Feb 11, 2010
Patent Grant number: 7931213
Inventor: Lisa J. Ousley (Mansfield, OH)
Application Number: 12/186,349